Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours in Iowa
MS-DRG 207: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support >96 hours
$238,155typical hospital bill
$58,889typical amount paid
$47,598–$70,180range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $238,155 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 14 | $203,950 | $47,598 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 12 | $272,359 | $70,180 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.